The case against AI art

The article discusses the views of renowned science fiction author Ted Chiang on the limitations of generative AI in creating true art. Chiang argues that while AI has been successful in lowering our expectations of what we read and write, it is fundamentally dehumanizing as it treats us as less than what we are: creators and apprehenders of meaning. He believes that even as AI improves, its output will never be art, which he defines as something that results from making a lot of choices. Chiang asserts that AI can never bring meaning into the world through interaction with others, a capability exclusive to humans.

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Writer Ted Chiang argues that no matter how advanced generative AI becomes, it will never be able to create true art. He believes that art is a result of making choices and engaging in communication with an audience, something an AI cannot do.
Validus, a Singapore-based digital lending platform for small and medium businesses, has secured $50 million in debt financing from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy.
The Mac mini will be the next Apple device to say goodbye to USB-A, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
OpenAI could reportedly increase its valuation to $100 billion, with Nvidia and Apple in talks to contribute to the company’s next fundraising round.

The case against AI art | TechCrunch

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